Maine was among nearly two dozen states that sued over the Trump administration’s new policy.
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Gov. Janet Mills says red flag ballot initiative is wrong for Maine
In an opinion column, the state’s top Democrat stated her reasons for voting against Question 2 on the fall ballot.
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Federal cuts threaten Maine environment, leaders say
Concerns were outlined by the Maine Climate Council and in a new report from the Natural Resources Council of Maine.
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New signs in Lewiston discourage interactions with panhandlers
Reaction to the philosophy behind the signs seems to be mixed.
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2 years in, Maine graduate student workers will rally for a contract
The union that includes students across the state’s university system is demonstrating over what they call a too-long negotiation process as they seek higher wages and better health care.
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Gov. Mills announces new Maine Life Sciences Center
State officials hope the center and an accompanying lab space will help turn Maine into a leader in the lucrative and expanding field of life sciences.
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Dogs perish in Otisfield blaze
The home at 112 Oak Hill Road was significantly damaged, Maine Public Safety officials said, along with a vehicle.
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout creates confusion for Maine patients, but shots are now more available
Supplies of the pediatric COVID-19 vaccines remain limited.
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Threats against Maine lawmakers have tripled over the last 2 years
Reports of threats against lawmakers here have coincided with a similar rise in threats nationally.
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Press Herald Toy Fund prepares gifts for 4,000 Maine kids this holiday season
Applications to receive gifts open Oct. 1, but volunteers are already hard at work for the nonprofit’s 76th year making spirits bright.